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Polite litter accounts for almost half of UK rubbish

A new study reveals 'polite litter' – rubbish thoughtfully placed on hedges and ledges – accounts for 46.6% of UK littering. Discover the surprising environmental impact and what councils must do.

Clearing a family home: The emotional journey

Discover the emotional rollercoaster of sorting through generations of memories while clearing a family property, and learn why this painful process holds unexpected moments of joy and connection.

Gov Considers Tax Breaks for Property Clearances

Exclusive: Ministers are reportedly weighing a controversial tax deduction scheme that would reward property owners for clearing buildings, sparking fierce debate among industry experts and environmentalists.

Lizzo copyright lawsuit over Truth Hurts sample

Pop superstar Lizzo confronts copyright infringement allegations over uncredited sample in her hit song 'Truth Hurts', with actress Sydney Sweeney's social media post adding fuel to the legal fire.

Pentagon bans MyPillow CEO from press corps

The US Department of Defence has revoked Mike Lindell's press credentials following security concerns about the MyPillow founder and Trump ally's access to military facilities.

Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury

A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.

Pentagon imposes new rules on journalists

The Pentagon has introduced sweeping new regulations for journalists covering defence matters, requiring enhanced security vetting and background checks that critics warn could restrict press freedom.

Man fined £500 for clearing rubbish from public alleyway

A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.

Musk sued over Dogecoin tweets and security clearance

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is embroiled in a lawsuit alleging he used his Twitter influence to manipulate Dogecoin while maintaining US government security clearance, raising serious national security concerns.

Trump attorney Habba has military base access revoked

Exclusive: Donald Trump's legal counsel Alina Habba has had her military base access credentials revoked following controversial comments about a 'secret army' loyal to the former president, The Independent can reveal.

UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste

A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.

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